A masked woman takes photos as she stands on a gondola during the traditional rowing parade, part of the historical Venice Carnival, in Venice, Italy.

People in costumes sail on boats during the traditional rowing parade, part of the historical Venice Carnival, in Venice, Italy.

People in costumes sail on boats during the traditional rowing parade, part of the historical Venice Carnival, in Venice, Italy.

People in costumes sail on boats during the traditional rowing parade, part of the historical Venice Carnival, in Venice, Italy.

People in costumes take part in the traditional rowing parade, part of the historical Venice Carnival, in Venice, Italy.

Boats sail as confetti explodes in the air under the Rialto bridge during the traditional rowing parade, part of the historical Venice Carnival, in Venice, Italy.

Boats sail as confetti explodes in the air under the Rialto bridge during the traditional rowing parade, part of the historical Venice Carnival, in Venice, Italy.

Boats sail during the traditional rowing parade, part of the historical Venice Carnival, in Venice, Italy.

People wear masks in front of the St. Mark's Basilica during the historical Venice Carnival, in Venice, Italy.

A masked woman sits on a gondola during the traditional rowing parade, part of the historical Venice Carnival, in Venice, Italy.

Boats sail during the traditional rowing parade, part of the historical Venice Carnival, in Venice, Italy.

Masks lie in St. Mark's square during the historical Venice Carnival, in Venice, Italy.

Boats sail during the traditional rowing parade, part of the historical Venice Carnival, in Venice, Italy.